—Eloise—

I stilled with the hairbrush halfway through my hair, wondering if I was still asleep.

Kiara's laughter came again.

It couldn't be.

Kiara was supposed to be with Séraphina. She had been at the engagement party last night.

So what was she doing here?

I lowered the hairbrush, reached for my phone on the dresser, and stepped into the hallway.

The house was usually silent.

I made my way down the stairs, gripping the railing as the laughter grew louder. I reached ...